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On Dragon Island, the only area available for players was a small stretch of coastline, and there was nothing to be found within at the current level.
Glancing at the center obscured by Dragonbone Wood ahead, I tucked away my plans and turned to board the boat leaving the island.
Back in Sunshot Town, I knocked on Collector Mige's door once more.
The old man, hunched over with a pipe always in hand, slowly emerged. He squinted at the Young Adventurer at the door and said, "This is what you wanted, Annie's Blueprint," as he raised his hand to offer the yellowed Parchment Roll. With his other hand, he gestured to stop any words from being spoken.
Swallowing my words, Yan Yan took the Parchment Roll and exchanged it for the Dragon Bone Stone from my backpack.
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for completing the second phase of the Northeast Trade Route Mission: Explore Dragon Island and bring back Dragon Bone Stone.
Throughout the process, Mige's murky eyes seemed to glisten with moisture as he waved his hand, silently bidding farewell.
I closed the door behind him and paused for a moment to suppress my emotions before heading straight to the Dwarven Mechanic Guild.
Bending down to enter through the Carved Dragon Crystal Door, which was a few inches lower than usual door frames, I lifted my gaze and was immediately dazzled by the resplendent decorations inside. Truly, this was a race renowned for its craftsmanship.
"Hello, may I ask if this is the esteemed Lord Abis?"
The stout dwarf fiddling with a Moonlight Gem replied without looking away, "Adventurer, what do you want with me?"
A simple title from these usually straightforward dwarves could convey their friendliness, even if their attitude seemed somewhat lukewarm.
In contrast to the previous NPCs who referred to me as an Outsider, this High-Class Dwarf Race mechanic appeared much more welcoming.
"Esteemed Lord Abis, I wonder if you have the time to take a look at the blueprints for Giant Ship Annie. I hope you can create this cargo transport ship for the future of the Light Faction."
Upon hearing about Annie's blueprints, Abis instantly perked up, hastily setting down the Moonlight Gem in his hand. "Quick, bring it to me so I can see."
As the Parchment Roll was handed over, he watched as Abis cradled it with his rough hands as if it were a rare treasure. Carefully, he unfurled the blueprints and exclaimed in awe, "Oh, all-powerful God of Light, such a beautiful creation could only be crafted by Abis!" The elongated praise clearly showed his excitement.
"Adventurer, have you gathered all the materials listed here?"
System: Player Remains Silent. Do you accept the Northeast Trade Route Mission's third phase: Collecting materials for Annie's construction?
"Yes."
"Lord Abis, I currently only have Dragonbone Wood. I will go find the remaining Dark Iron Ore and Crystal right away; please give me some time."
"Wait until you find those materials. Dark Iron Ore is not easy to come by; it's piled up in Xiros Mountain. How many people will you need to mine enough to meet all of Annie's requirements?"
He frowned and waved his hand dismissively, indicating his distrust of the adventurer before him.
"Have you heard of Dark Iron Crystal?"
"What? You mean the Dark Iron Crystal that can infinitely grow Dark Iron Ore when placed in water?!"
The Dwarf Master was so excited that even his bushy beard trembled.
"Yes, my lord."
"Alright, haha—since that's the case, you can leave the blueprints with me so I can study them properly. By the way, Crystal, you might want to check with the Supply Officer Camp. A large shipment of Crystal has just arrived from the Southeast Trade Route, and it was escorted by adventurers just like you."
Pulling up the Faction System, it was clear that East Wind Arrives was at the top of the Resource Merit Points leaderboard.
At the Supply Officer Camp.
"Esteemed sir, I heard that a large shipment of Crystal has been delivered today. I hope the camp can contribute some Crystal for the construction of supply transport ships."
"Yes, a batch of Crystal just arrived today for reinforcing the city walls and constructing the docks. The lord has already sent a notice that one batch from the three will be allocated for building supply transport ships. Everything is in the warehouse; just bring your token when you need to collect it."
Glancing at her nearly full backpack, Yan Yan said, "Sir, I need you to send someone to deliver the Crystal to the Dwarven Guild. The Abyss Master will oversee Annie's construction. Thank you for your assistance."
"It is our duty to serve Summerwater City."
The Supply Officer placed his right hand over his chest and bowed sincerely toward Main City Hall.
Exiting the Supply Officer Camp, Yan Yan hurried to the general store.
Her gaze swept over the items in the shop.
Sulfur Flame Powder, Concealment Powder, and Oil Torches all needed restocking, along with some Common Torches and Glitter Powder.
All of these items could be purchased with gold coins, but as for—
Aggro Powder and some other items made her frown slightly. She activated the Village Guardian title, instantly unlocking many Gray items in the interface that were previously unavailable for purchase.
Backpack expansion: 1 gold coin each time, expanding by 5 slots.
Black Iron Axe: 1 gold coin each, used for chopping special wood.
Aggro Powder: 5 gold coins per set, used to attract monsters.
There were also some red special items that could only be purchased with reputation points. Opening the attribute interface for the novice village's reputation points, she found she could only buy three necessary items.
However—
Sedative, Fire Thunder, Holding Breath Grass, Luminous Powder, Ice Crystal Box, and Scorpion Venom all had to be bought.
In her hesitation, a message from Huo Suixin popped up.
“Yan Yan, are you free tonight to grab dinner? I'm in Summerwater City.”
She lightly tapped her finger on the counter, pursed her lips, and replied, “Sui Xin, I need your help with something.”
“Oh? That's rare! You actually need my help. Where are you?”
After sending the Coordinate, just as she was still hesitating, the tall figure of an Elf Archer appeared at the door.
A vibrant smile adorned her striking beauty, and her relaxed stride indicated her elevated mood.
“Yan Yan, what are you buying? Come on, tell your sister,” she said with a mischievous wink, her red lips curling into a playful smile, reflecting the boldness of Beauty as she feigned a carefree demeanor. “Sister will take you shopping~”
“Sui Xin, I need some reputation to purchase some special items,” she replied, her fingers moving to present a piece of Dragon Bone Stone. “A whole piece of Dragon Bone Stone can be used for navigation at sea. After refining it, the Dragonheart Stone will be useful for you. I happen to have a few pieces on me, so this one is for you.”
The Dragon Bone Stone changes color when encountering underwater reefs and can also be used for navigation.
Annie definitely needed it.
The Dragonheart Stone is one of the special materials for enhancing equipment, along with Dragon Crystal and Moonlight Gem, forming the three major Enhancement Gems.
Crystal, as a forging material, can reach temperatures comparable to current Black Iron Ore after level thirty.
Moon Crystal, Sun Crystal, Malachite, Crimson Bloodstone, Obsidian, and Five Element Crystals make up the top ten Gemstones.
“Alright, I’ll take it~”
Understanding that if she didn’t accept it, she wouldn’t be able to repay the favor, a hint of helplessness flashed through her mind as she thought of the girl’s stubborn nature.
“You bought so many things; where are you headed? It doesn’t look like you’re leveling up—”
After organizing the pile of items she had bought and placing them into her expanded backpack slots, her wealth dwindled down to just 1 gold coin.
With a slight sigh in Deep Down, she turned to the Wealthy Player in front of her and teased, “I’m broke now. Let’s go; treat me to a meal while we talk about things.”
“Sure! Let’s go eat~”
Adventurer's Tavern
"Two jugs of Firewine!"
Huo Suixin shouted for two famous jugs of Firewine, and as soon as the drinks hit the table, he began to gulp them down.
"I mean, at least order something to go with the drinks. It's easy to get drunk like this," Yan Yan said helplessly as he ordered a portion of Drunken Peanuts, Braised Duck Feet, and two bowls of Beef Noodle Soup. "If you get drunk, I'm afraid the East Wind President will come after me."
"Pfft—what does that have to do with me~"
The slightly mocking tone carried a hint of chill.
Although their usual dynamic involved one person teasing and the other happily receiving the jabs, Yan Yan could tell something was off with his companion's tone. After a pause, he continued, "Where's the East Wind President today? I saw he was ranked first on the Resource Merit Points leaderboard; I thought I'd express my admiration."
After downing a cup of Firewine, the spicy taste rushed to his head, making his eyes moisten instantly. His throat felt like it was on fire, so he quickly swallowed a mouthful of noodles to suppress the burning sensation.
Across from him sat a woman with an exuberant smile, carefree and unrestrained. Unfortunately—
A fleeting shadow of gloom crossed her misty eyes.
"With such a beauty by his side, he's enjoying himself. Why would he come to a tavern like this~? Let's just drink our wine and eat our food~"
Unable to dissuade her from downing more drinks, he could only send a message to the top-ranked beauty nearby.
Soon, Mai began to eat the noodles.
There was still a mission tonight; the Dark Iron Crystal from Xiros Mountain had to be obtained.
He set down the strong liquor in his hand and stowed it away in his backpack.
"Ayan, it's getting late. Let's call it a night for the supply convoy and continue tomorrow, shall we?"
A voice like a golden oriole flowed from a pair of delicate red lips.
The woman wore a white priest robe, her curvaceous figure subtly revealed. Her skin, as smooth as cream, glowed like snow in the night, and her almond-shaped eyes brimmed with tenderness as she gazed at the aloof man beside her.
The man remained unmoved.
"The Newbie Alliance would like to thank everyone for their support today, which allowed our first supply convoy to conclude successfully. From now on, the convoy routes and methods will follow what we established today. How does that sound?"
Old Steed in the Stable maintained a solemn expression, nodding slightly in agreement.
On the other side, Beichuan stroked his golden staff with a harmless smile and said, "Of course, everything will follow East Wind President's arrangements~"
He playfully blinked his narrow eyes and added, "We won't disturb Master Xiang's moment of tenderness~"
With that, he led Chuan Chuan and the Guild members out of the conference hall.
Following closely behind, he led the group out of the conference hall.
Beside him, the Capable Woman leaned slightly towards the young man dressed in thief attire and said, "Boss, you really have a knack for predicting things."
The young man waved his Golden Dagger and laughed, "Of course! Just look at who it is." He then turned to Wind Passing, Clouds Following and remarked, "East Wind Arrives doesn't seem to care much about Fragrant Beauty, huh? Seems like the rumors were off."
"Forget about that. Focus on monitoring the supply convoy," she said, shooting a glare at the one rolling their eyes. After pursing her lips, she continued, "Fragrant Beauty is trying to seize Flowing Water Town from East Wind President. What other misunderstandings could there be? The one closest to the water gets the moon first, but unfortunately, it's just a case of unrequited love."
"Master Xiang's strong support today will surely be remembered by the Newbie Alliance," East Wind Arrives replied calmly as he maneuvered around the beautiful figure blocking his path, his steps unwavering.
"Ayan, you know the reason," the woman's clear voice carried a hint of stubbornness.
"I only know that we made it clear long ago that there was no possibility between us."
He spoke coldly, his tone filled with detachment as he regarded Beauty without any sign of emotion.
As his gaze fell on a newly received message, his expression changed. Without sparing another glance, he quickly left.
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